More than 60 properties to go under the hammer

O’Donnellan and Joyce have just launched the largest property auction ever to be held in the west of Ireland, with more than 60 properties going under the auction hammer.

Colm O’Donnellan of O’Donnellan and Joyce Auctioneers outlines the tremendous opportunity for buyers, particularly first time buyers and investors. For people who want to acquire a quality family home then the auction on Friday October 3 is where they will find incredible value.

All 35 properties are based in the Galway city area, particularly in established locations such as Salthill, Newcastle, and Renmore, where properties have been difficult to obtain. Investors are expected to be out in force as this may be the last opportunity for them to acquire properties and to avail of the tax incentive scheme where there is no capital gains tax for those investors acquiring properties and holding them for a period of seven years.

The agents will also be launching a large number of receivership properties which will cover the areas of Galway city and county, Mayo, Sligo, and Roscommon. These properties will make excellent investments and will all be listed at extremely attractive reserve prices. Included on this list is a number of small apartment blocks within Galway city which are currently rented and are being sold with tenants in place.

All open viewings begin this weekend for the auction which takes place at 3pm in the Harbour Hotel.

The properties on offer include 7 Burrenview Heights, Knocknacarra Road, Salthill, which is a stunning five to six bedroomed family home in immaculate condition. It is close to the Prom and plenty of amenities, on offer with an AMV of €500.000.

Open viewings are on Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.

Another excellent property is 38 D'Alton Drive, Salthill. A large four bedroomed family home located in one of the most popular areas in Salthill, the property is on the doorstep of a number of notable schools in the area, as well as Galway Golf and Tennis Clubs.

It is on offer with an AMV of €410.000. And open viewings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Next on the list is St Rita's, San Antonio Tce, Salthill. An ideal four bedroomed semi-detached family home with a basement and a small self-contained flat, it is only minutes from the prom. St Rita’s has an AMV of €300,000 and open viewing are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm.

After that is 14 Inchagoill Road, Newcastle, offered with joint agent Oliver Lynch. A large four bedroomed detached property that offers space in abundance and lots of potential, it is a great family home or a superb investment property. The house has an AMV of €340,000 and open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm.

62 Fr Burke Road, The Claddagh is a gorgeous three bed family home located just minutes from Grattan Rd beach. Presented in lovely condition, it has been recently upgraded and modernised, with an AMV of €250.000. Open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.

189 Laurel Park, Newcastle, is an attractive three bedroomed semi-detached residence. It is an ideal first time buyer’s home or a great investment property due to its location, with an AMV of €130,000.

Open viewings are on Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.

26 Grattan Road, Salthill, is large four bed detached family home located in the much sought after area of Grattan Park, in walking distance of the city centre and Salthill village. It has an AMV of €330,000 and open viewings are on Wednesday and Saturday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

16 Munster Avenue, in the city centre, would make in ideal family home or an equally great investment. It is presented in good condition, having been recently redecorated it is ready to move into. It has an AMV of €320,000, and open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 5pm to 6pm.

2 Beechmount Road, Highfield Park, an executor sale, is a fabulous four bed family home with large attic suitable for conversion. It currently has an AMV of €250,000, and open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

7 Shantalla Place, Rahoon Road, is a four bed property in excellent condition, retaining many of its original features. It currently has an AMV of €225,000, and is open for viewings on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

21 Rahoon Road is a three bed terraced property in excellent condition, with a self-contained two bed apartment to the rear of the property. The property has an AMV of €220,000, and open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

36 Ocean Wave, Salthill, is a four bed semi-detached property in one of the most popular locations in Salthill. It would make a fabulous family home or great investment property. It has an AMV of €275,000. Open viewings are on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

392 Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, is a three to four bed bungalow presented in good condition. It would make an ideal family home or a fantastic investment property. It currently has an AMV of €150,000, and open viewings are on Wendesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12pm.

20 Crestwood, Headford Road, is a superb three bed bungalow style family home located in the mature residential development on Menlo Road, and is presented in excellent condition and ready to move into. It currently has an AMV of € 175.000, and open viewings will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.

6 Tor Bui, Western Distributor Road, is a magnificent four bed family home located in the very popular area in Knocknacarra.

Close to all local shopping centres and primary schools in the area, it has an AMV of €220,000. Open viewings will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11pm to 12 noon.

Apartments one, two, three, and four in Mullan Mor, Tuam Road, are being sold as one lot.It is a superb investment opportunity to purchase these four apartments. The apartments are all in very good condition and are extremely well finished throughout. The lot has an AMV of €450,000 and open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.

Suan Na Mara in Stripe, Furbo, is a magnificent five to six bed family home standing on C 0.8 acres of mature manicured gardens.

It is presented in immaculate condition, finished to a very high standard, and must be viewed to be appreciated. It currently has an AMV of €375.000. Open viewings are held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

55 Dun Aengus, The Docks, is a five bedroomed town house extending over three floors. A viewing is highly recommended. It has an AMV of €245,000, and open viewings are held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

53 Dun na Mara Drive, Renmore, is a four bed semi-detached property, recently refurbished and modernised, ready for a family to walk into. It has an AMV of €230,000, and open viewings are on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

62 College Road is a three bed town house in need of modernisation, with oil fired central heating. A good investment, the house has an AMV of €200,000 and open viewings are on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.

64 College Road, Galway, is a three bed town house in need of some modernisation. A good investment property, it currently has an AMV of €200,000. Open viewings are on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.

15 Rockland Avenue, Ballybane is a lovely three bed semi-detached property located close to CMIT and Merlin Park hospital. It is an ideal starter home or great investment. It has an AMV of €85,000, with open viewings to be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon.

59 Ashbrook, Oranmore, is a lovely three bed family home in excellent condition, with a large self-contained annex to the side. It currently has an AMV of €220,000, and open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm.

21 The Plaza is a lovely city centre apartment with two bedrooms and two en suites presented in good condition. It has an AMV of €120,000. Open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

130 Renmore Park, Renmore, is a magnificent four bed family home that has been refurbished and modernised. It has an AMV of €240,000. Open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

36 The Waterfront, Bridge Street, is a three bedroomed duplex townhouse located in the city centre. It has an AMV of €180,000, and open viewings are held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.

68 Manor Court, Knocknacarra, is an excellent four bedroomed family home presented in great condition and ready to walk into. It has an AMV of €200,000, and open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm.

97 Bohermore is located on the main Bohermore Road, adjacent to Prospect Hill. It would make a fine investment or starter home. It has an AMV of €200,000, with open viewings to be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

6 Aishling House, Whitestrand, is a superb two bedroomed apartment in turnkey condition, minutes from Grattan Road beach. It has an AMV of €120,000, with open viewings on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm.

Oakwood House, Tuam Road, is a large semi-detached property located on a high profile site, with an AMV of €195,000. Open viewings will be held on Thursday and Saturday from 5pm to 6pm.

Carrowkeel, Kiltullagh, is an excellent three bed dormer bungalow extending to c.1,700 standing on 0.5 acres of mature gardens. It is five minutes from Loughrea town, with an AMV of €150,000. Open viewings will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 5pm to 6pm.